Last week I asked Sarah a question - does it matter which way you plant the seeds? I know bulbs have to go in the ground the right way to grow right, but do other kinds of seeds? I vaguely remember something from 9th grade bio about how roots will always grow down.
However, I don't think this is the case. I planted some morning glories on Thursday before I went away for the weekend. When I came back last night, most of them had grown a few inches tall, but about 3 of the 12 grew with the roots coming up and the sprout going down. It was really creepy looking and I wish I had taken a picture. I actually took them out and turned them the right way around to see if that would save their confused, topsy turvy lives. I guess I'll see when I get home tonight!
In other news, I also transplanted my zinnia seedlings on Thursday. They did not look so good last night. It's really windy out on the terrace, so I think that may have hurt them. Also, the extreme heat and lack of water while I was gone may have been an issue. I hope they can be revived! If not, I have many more seeds to sow.
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I've never heard of this happening. You think the seed was upside down and it just kept growing?
ReplyDeleteI know, it's really strange. The seed was growing into the soil and the white roots were sticking up. It is possible that Steve messed with them. but I doubt it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why your morning glory seeds did what they did. On flower seeds you just lay then in/on the ground. Anyway on some seeds it's hard to even see what they look like! I'm sure the wind hurt the zinnias. The wind can really dry the ground out. I posted on my blog today a still life image of some of my blue morning glories from a few years back. Come and "smell the flowers" at http://photographyhints.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI doubt Steve messed with them. He wouldn't think of it in between singing show tunes.
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